Reversible elevation of creatine kinase and creatinine caused by sintilimab-induced hypothyroidism: A case report
The elevated CK and creatinine levels in this patient were caused by sintilimab-induced hypothyroidism. Our case highlights the importance of keeping PD-1 induced hypothyroidism in mind when patients present with unexplained increased levels of CK and creatinine. Hypothyroidism-related muscular and renal dysfunctions, which can be restored with thyroid hormone replacement, need to be identified early and treated promptly so that unnecessary examinations and treatments can be avoided in these patients.
Authors
- Zhonglin Zhao
- Shurong Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5456-8828)
- Qiang Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4841-5005)
- Chen Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2313-4700)
- Rui-Ren Zhai
- Li Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4706-2482)
- Lijuan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0505-6174)
Institutions
- Union Hospital (HK)
- People's Liberation Army 401 Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2024-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000040080
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.36